It wasn't until late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say "I don't know."

Surely what a man does when he is in an uncomfortable situation is the best evidence for the sort of man he is.

He whose honor depends on the opinion of the mob must day by day strive with the greatest anxiety, act and scheme in order to retain his reputation. For the mob is varied and inconsistent, and therefore if a reputation is not carefully preserved it dies quickly.

So it is more useful to watch a man in time of peril, and in adversity to discern what kind of man he is; for then at last words of truth are drawn from the depths of his heart, and the mask it torn off, reality remains.

We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. This may well be mankind's last chance between chaos and community.

You can tell more about a person by what he says about others, than you can by what others say about him!

Only 3 things happen naturally in organizations: friction, confusion, and under performance. Everything else requires leadership.

The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.

Never complain of that of which it is at all times in your power to rid yourself.

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.

The greatest kindness one can render to any man is leading him to truth.

There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the induction of a new order of things.

A fast way to demolish relationships, shatter credibility and disrespect yourself is by not following through when you say you are going to do something.

Relativity applies to physics, not ethics.

What makes night within us may leave stars.

The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.

Freedom of information is a fundamental human right...for a nation that is afraid to let its people to judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.

Everything you say should be true but not everything true should be said.

Always go too far, because that’s where you’ll find the truth.

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.

And even a liar can be scared into telling the truth, same as honest man can be tortured into telling a life.

Lie to a liar, for lies are his coin; steal from a thief, for that is easy; lay a trap for a trickster and catch him at first attempt, but beware of an honest man.